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Old 09-17-12, 04:58 PM   #5
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No, they should not. Prior to the advent of fire control 2000 yards was considered long range. You're right, they have no rangefinders or any other means of fire control. Even a destroyer with a dedicated fire control system would have trouble hitting a submarine at that range.
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